2016: Year in photos (And a big announcement)

So one of the things I discovered in 2016 is that working in marketing for a camera company, while an awesome and fun experience, actually leaves much less time for photography than I thought. The other thing I found out was that it is incredibly hard to maintain multiple social media identities – something I … Continue reading “2016: Year in photos (And a big announcement)”

Screencast Critique: Kevin Durant, Super Bowl 50

As a photojournalism professor, I often grade assignments in screencast form. I don’t usually share my students’ grades online (you know, because of the federal laws and all), but this one, Kevin Durant, went above and beyond and shot the Super Bowl for his sports photo gallery assignment, so I thought it warranted a share Not a … Continue reading “Screencast Critique: Kevin Durant, Super Bowl 50”

Three tips, better shot: Getting the decisive moment

“The Decisive Moment” is one of the key basic concepts drilled into a photography student’s head when first starting out. In sports, it’s capturing the peak moment of a play. With your kids, it’s getting that perfect smile and head positioning. In the featured photo for this post, it’s all about getting the right mix … Continue reading “Three tips, better shot: Getting the decisive moment”